Creative Consultant - Broadcast Engineer

Irving, TX (On-site)

$98K/yr – $146K/yrSenior LevelPart time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end broadcast tech stack for global live events, focusing on reliability, IP-based workflows, and seamless vendor collaboration.

  • Broadcast systems ownership: design, build, and operate multi-camera live production and studio infrastructure.
  • IP and SDI convergence: manage NDI/SMPTE ST 2110 workflows with robust failover and monitoring.
  • Collaborative delivery: translate creative vision into executable production plans with external vendors and internal teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain broadcast-quality video systems, including studio environments, control rooms, and mobile/live event infrastructure
  • Engineer and operate multi-camera, multi-format live production systems for global broadcasts, town halls, and enterprise summits
  • Lead the technical architecture of video signal flow, including routing, switching, encoding/decoding, transmission, and monitoring systems
  • Support and optimize IP-based broadcast workflows (NDI, SMPTE ST 2110, etc.) and traditional SDI infrastructures
  • Configure and manage live streaming platforms, encoding pipelines, and content distribution networks for internal and external audiences
  • Serve as primary technical liaison with external production vendors, integrators, and technology partners
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex real-time issues across audio, video, networking, and control systems during critical live events
  • Ensure redundancy, failover strategies, and system resilience for high-visibility productions
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures, system diagrams, and engineering best practices
  • Collaborate with creative and production teams to translate vision into technically executable solutions
  • Evaluate emerging broadcast technologies and recommend strategic investments and upgrades

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience designing and supporting large-scale live broadcast environments
  • Deep knowledge of professional broadcast systems including video switchers, routers, and multiview platforms; audio consoles, intercom systems, and signal synchronization; recording, playback, and media asset workflows
  • Experience with IP video standards and workflows
  • Strong understanding of network infrastructure for broadcast, including VLANs, QoS, multicast, and bandwidth optimization
  • Experience with IP-based broadcast workflows and traditional SDI infrastructures
  • Ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve critical production issues in live environments
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience working cross-functionally with creative teams, IT, and external vendors
  • Ability to align broadcast technology decisions with enterprise communication goals and long-term scalability

Preferred

  • Experience engineering broadcast studios, control rooms, or enterprise video networks
  • Hands-on expertise with Grass Valley, Blackmagic, or similar production systems
  • vMix, OBS, Wirecast or enterprise live production tools
  • Experience with cloud-based production workflows and remote technologies
  • Knowledge of video compression standards (H.264, H.265), streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT)
  • Experience supporting large global broadcasts with distributed audiences
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity considerations for broadcast/IP video systems

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
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